Medicaid resources are limited. Democrats want them to go to foreign invaders who entered our country illegally, so as to grow their base of long-term moochers. Americans want the resources to go to Americans in need.
We heard prominent Congresswoman Maxine Waters make the shutdown case for Democrats. Here Karoline Leavitt makes the case for Americans:
Watch this exchange re: Democrats wanting free healthcare for illegal aliens:
“You know who would like free benefits? Hard working Americans who work their butts off every day who are living paycheck to paycheck” @PressSec pic.twitter.com/dhm2c9k6Ee
— Margo Martin (@MargoMartin47) October 2, 2025